Leakage Optimisation Engineer

Pertemps Thames Water; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26–30 days

Performance-related pay

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Pertemps Thames Water is looking for a Leakage Optimisation Engineer based near Kidlington. You will drive the leakage strategy for a defined zonal area, manage detection activities, and apply innovative methods like satellite and fibre optic tech to cut leakage.

Ideal candidates have water-industry experience, strong analytical skills, and a technical background with H&S knowledge, plus a full UK driving licence. Hybrid pattern with 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in water or a similar industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical background with H&S knowledge.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the geographic leakage strategy for the zonal area.
• Manage leakage detection activities in the zone.
• Utilise satellite and fibre optic technologies to reduce leakage.
• Monitor zonal meter and targeting availability.
• Investigate viability of pressure management schemes and zonal reconfiguration.
• Support Network Optimisation Engineer in risk assessment process.
• Provide and report performance data and review zonal calculations.
• Collaborate with Network Optimisation and Leakage Planning teams.
• Liaise with third parties to ensure smooth network operation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Technical background

H&S knowledge

Leadership experience

Full UK Driving Licence

Leakage regulatory knowledge

Network systems knowledge (Aorta/Netb​

GIS/OMS knowledge

Tools

Aorta

NetBase

GIS

OMS

Job description

This is an opportunity to build on your skills and experiences as we’re carrying out the biggest ever upgrade to our network.

With a record-breaking investment of over £20 billion, we’re fixing leaks, reducing pollution and protecting water quality. This isn’t just maintenance. This is a ground-breaking programme designed to upgrade your water and wastewater services for generations to come.

The Leakage Optimisation Team uses data, technology, and network knowledge to find leaks faster, prioritise repairs, improve network performance, and support the delivery of leakage reduction targets. They act as the link between field operations, contractors, and business stakeholders

This role is responsible for analysing leakage and network performance data to identify priorities and guide asset and leakage activity within a defined geographic area.

What you’ll be doing as a Leakage Optimisation Engineer:

• Responsible for the delivery of the geographic Leakage strategy for the zonal area
• Responsible for managing leakage detection activities in the zone, targeting detection teams
• Using innovative, leading edge ways to reduce leakage, including satellite and fibre optic technologies.
• Monitoring the zonal meter and targeting availability
• Investigation of the viability of pressure management schemes and zonal reconfiguration
• Support Network Optimisation Engineer as job owner in the risk assessment process
• Provision and reporting of performance data – Review of zonal calculations and assessment of water balance impact.
• Work closely with the Network Optimisation and Leakage Planning teams to ensure consistency in approach from planning to delivery of the leakage strategy.
• Liaison with Third Parties, including Developer Services, Engineering, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth running of the network
• Identify and implement continuous improvement in leakage deliveryBase location: Kidlington Depot - OX5 1QT

Working pattern or hours: Hybrid - 36 Hours per week.

What should you bring to the role?

• Previous experience in water or a similar industry.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical background and a good knowledge of H&S.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:

• Expert knowledge of Leakage, OFWAT regulatory targets, Unaccounted for Water, and Pressure Management.
• Leadership experience
• Experience and knowledge of network systems (Aorta, Netbase, GIS or OMS).

What’s in it for you?

Offering a salary £36,800 to £53,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.

• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment